| The Arc of U.S. Legislative Alerts |
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, April 28, 2008 |
In this issue, you can read about:
Action Alerts
Prevention
Genetic Discrimination
Medicaid
Social Security
No Child Left Behind
ADA Restoration
FY 2009 Budget Resolution
Transportation
Technology
Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, April 22, 2008 |
In this issue, you can read about:
Action Alerts
Medicaid
Housing
Employment
International
FY 2009 Budget and Appropriations
War Supplemental/Economic Stimulus
ADA Restoration
Social Security
Transportation
National Council on Disability
Maternal and Child Health
Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, April 14, 2008 |
In this issue, you can read about:
Action Alerts
U.S. House of Representatives
Medicaid
Housing
Prevention
Health Care
Employment
Announcements
more >> |
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, April 07, 2008 |
In this issue, you can read about:
*Action Alerts
*FY 2009 Budget Resolution
*Medicaid
*Federal Entitlements
*Medicaid Regulations House Moratorium Bill
*Medicaid Regulations Senate Moratorium Bill
*U.N. Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities
*U.S. Congress
*ADA Restoration
*Employment
*Transportation
*Prevention
*Health Care
*Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, March 31, 2008 |
In this issue, you can read about:
*Action Alerts
*Medicare
*Social Security
*Education and ADA
*FY 2009 Budget and Appropriations
*U.S. Congress
*The States
*Medicaid
*Announcements
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| Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, March 24, 2008 |
In this issue, you can read about:
*FY 2009 Appropriations
*No Child Left Behind
*Housing
*Emergency Preparedness
*U.S. Congress
*Transportation
*Announcements
more >> |
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| Washington Watch - January/February 2008
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| Thursday, March 20, 2008 |
Your January - February issue of the Washington Watch, the source for monthly news and information on disability public policy, is now available.
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, March 17, 2008 |
In this issue, you can read about:
*Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution
*Medicaid
*Disability Savings Accounts
*Ticket to Work
*Prevention
*Education
*U.S. Congress
*Housing
*Employment
*Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, March 10, 2008 |
In this issue, you can read about:
*Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution
*Medicaid
*Mental Health Parity
*Education
*Disability Policy Seminar
*Housing
*Employment
*Prevention
*Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, February 19, 2008 |
In this issue, you can read about:
- Economic Stimulus
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- ADA Restoration
- U.S. Congress
- Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, February 05, 2008 |
In this issue, you can read about:
- State of the Union Address
- Economic Stimulus
- ADA Restoration
- Social Security
- Medicaid
- No Child Left Behind
- Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Proposal
- Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, January 29, 2008 |
In this issue, you can read about:
- Health Care
- Medicaid
- ADA Restoration
- State of the Union Address
- Economic Stimulus
- Education
- Announcements
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| Washington Watch - December, 2007
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| Monday, January 14, 2008 |
In this issue -
*Annual Report on The Legislative Goals for the 110th Congress (First Session)
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, January 14, 2008 |
In this issue, you can read about:
*Social Security
*Supreme Court/ Voting
*ADA Restoration
*Employment
*U.S. Congress
*FY 2008 Appropriations
*Medicaid
*Housing
*Department of Defense/JWOD
*Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider
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| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*Alerts
*Medicaid/Medicare
*ADA Restoration/Supreme Court
*FY 2008 Appropriations
*Transportation
*Announcements
more >> |
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, November 27, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*Action Alerts
*U.S. Congress
*Medicaid
*Education
*Disability Policy Seminar
*Global Warming
*Social Security
*DPC Legislative Goals Input Deadline
*DPC Travel
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, November 20, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*Action Alerts
*FY 2008 Appropriations
*Health Care
*Head Start
*Americans With Disabilities Act
*Lobbying
*U.S Department Of Education
*Disability Policy Seminar
*U.S. Congress
*DPC Legislative Goals
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, November 13, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*Action Alerts
*FY 2008 Appropriations
*FY 2008 Continuing Resolution
*State Children's Health Insurance Program
*Head Start
*No Child Left Behind Act Reauthorization
*Emergency Preparedness
*U.S. Congress
*Health Care/Income Security
*Health Care/Nursing Homes
*Higher Education
*Prevention
*ADA Restoration
*Medicaid
*Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Wednesday, November 07, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*Action Alerts
*Presidential Candidates Forum
*FY 2008 Appropriations
*Medicaid
*Social Security
*No Child Left Behind
*ADA
*Transportation
*Prevention
*UN Convention on Rights of People With Disabilities
*Health Care
*Announcements
more >> |
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, October 29, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*Action Alerts
*FY 2008 Appropriations
*Health Care
*Employment
*Advanced Care Planning
*Medicaid
*Transportation
*Announcements
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| Washington Watch - September-October 2007
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| Friday, October 26, 2007 |
Inside this month's issue, you will find the following articles:
SCHIP BILL ACTION KICKS INTO HIGH GEAR... page 2
CMS PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE IMPORTANT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN SEVERAL STATES ... page 5
U.S. SENATE PASSES FY 2008 APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION ... page 8
CONGRESS PONDER NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT (NCLB) REAUTHORZATION... page12
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES COST-OF-LIVING CHANGES FOR 2008. ... page15
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSES THE NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND ACT ... page17
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS RALLY IN WASHINGTON DC .... page19
HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED CARE: EXPANDING OPTIONS FOR LONG TERM CARE ... page 22
TICKET TO WORK REGULATORY CHANGES PROPOSED...page 24
DISABILITY TO BE ADDED AS A PROTECTED CLASS IN THE 2007 HATE CRIMES PREVENTION ACT ... page 26
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, October 22, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*Action Alerts
*FY 2008 Appropriations
*State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
*Medicaid/Personal Assistance Services
*Social Security
*Mental Health Parity
*Employment
*ADA Restoration
*Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, October 16, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*Action Alerts
*U.S. Congress
*Medicaid
*Housing
*Employment
*Estate Tax Repeal
*Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
*Prevention
*FY 2008 Appropriations
*Health Care - SCHIP
*Budget
*Medicare
*Mental Health Parity
*Research
*Long Term Care
*Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, October 09, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*Action Alerts
*FY 2008 Appropriations
*Health Care/Medicaid
*Americans with Disabilities Act
*No Child Left Behind
*Aging
*U.S. Congress
*Housing
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, October 01, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*FY 2008 Appropriations
*State Childrens Health Insurance Program
*Hate Crimes
*Higher Education Amendments
*Medicaid
*Employment
*Americans with Disabilities Act
*U.S. Supreme Court
*Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, September 24, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*SCHIP/Medicaid
*No Child Left Behind
*Americans with Disabilities Act
*Health Care
*Transportation
*UCP Leadership Briefing
*FY 2008 Appropriations
*Medicaid
*Charitable Organizations
*Federal Cash Assistance Programs
*Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Friday, September 21, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*FY 2008 Appropriations
*ADA Restoration
*State Childrens Health Insurance/Medicaid/Medicare
*SCHIP
*Medicaid and CLASS Act
*Direct Support Professionals
*Homelessness
*Voting
*Lead Paint
*Announcements
more >> |
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, September 11, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*Education
*SCHIP/Medicare/Medicaid
*Medicaid
*Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
*Health Care
*Disability Policy Collaboration Steering Committee
*Appropriations
*No Child Left Behind
*Health Care
*Direct Support Workforce
*Employment
*Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, August 28, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
* U.S. Congress
* Medicaid
* ADA Restoration
* Employment
* Federal Deficit
* Department of Justice
* Disability Policy Seminar
* Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, August 21, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*U.S. Congress
*IDEA/NCLB
*Court Decisions on Institutions
*Employment
*Announcements
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| Washington Watch - August, 2007
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| Thursday, August 16, 2007 |
Inside this month's issue, you will find the following articles:
* FY 2008 APPROPRIATIONS STILL HANGING: VETO THREATS EXAMINED * LEGISLATION TO RESTORE LOST ADA PROTECTIONS INTRODUCED
* CHALLENGES LIE AHEAD IN RECONCILING HOUSE AND SENATE SCHIP BILLS:
PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WILL BE AFFECTED BY OUTCOME -
* AT LAST, CONGRESS PASSES LOBBYING AND ETHICS LEGISLATION * "VOICES FOR CHANGE" FROM THE TICKET TO WORK AND WORK
INCENTIVES ADVISORY PANEL
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, August 14, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
* FY 2008 Appropriations
* Direct Support Professionals
* Emergency Management
* Lobbying and Ethics Legislation
* Medicaid
* Social Security
* Congress
* Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, August 06, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
* U.S. Congress
* FY 2008 Appropriations
* Children's Health/Medicare
* Children's Health
* Housing
* Civil Rights
* Lobbying and Ethics Legislation
* Department of Education
* Office of Management and Budget
* Department of Labor
* IDEA and NCLB
* Announcements
more >> |
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, July 30, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
* FY 2008 Appropriations
* ADA Restoration Act
* Children's Health/Medicare
* Research
* Employment
* ADA Class Action Suit
* Non-Profits
* Voting Rights
* Social Security
* ADA/Department of Transportation
* U.S. Congress
* Prevention
* Employment Discrimination
* Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, July 23, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
* Appropriations -- FY 2008
* Children's Health Insurance
* Mental Health Parity
* ADA Restoration Act
* Education
* Children's Health Care
* Prevention
* Employment
* Research
* CMS Administrator Confirmation Hearings
* Tax Exempt Charities
* Office of Management and Budget
* Voting Rights
* Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, July 16, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
* Appropriations -- FY 2008
* Housing
* Community Based Services
* SSI
* SCHIP/Taxes
* Employment and Accessibility
* Children's Health Care
* Medicaid/Medicare
* Research
* Direct Care Workers
* Announcements
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| Washington Watch
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| Wednesday, July 11, 2007 |
Inside this month's issue, you will find the following articles:
* APPROPRIATIONS SEASON IN HIGH GEAR - In the earliest action taken in years on legislation to appropriate funds the federal agencies that administer disability-related programs, committees in both the House
and Senate have approved bills .... Page 2
* THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA): SEVENTEEN YEARS LATER - When it was passed by the 101st Congress and signed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) had the stated intention of providing a "clear and comprehensive national
mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities." .... Page 7
* LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST FUND INTRODUCED IN HOUSE - Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee (which authorizes housing programs), Rep. Jim Ramstad (R-MN) and 14 bi-partisan cosponsors introduced the National
Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 (H.R. 2895) on June 28th.... Page 9
* SENATOR SMITH INTRODUCES THE PATHWAYS TO INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2007- On June 28, Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR) introduced a bill modifying the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) law to ensure
that states have the flexibility needed to provide services and supports to people with disabilities to help them become employed .... Page 10
* THE SENATE HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR AND PENSIONS (HELP) COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSED THE HIGHER EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 2007 - On June 20, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee
unanimously endorsed the Higher Education Amendments of 2007 (S. 1642) .... Page 11
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, July 09, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
* Appropriations - FY 2008
* U.S. Senate
* Health Care
* Housing
* Employment
* Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
* Voting Rights
* Traumatic Brain Injury Act
* Immigration
* DPC Briefing
* Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
* Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, June 26, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
* Appropriations -- FY 2008
* Education
* IDEA
* Head Start
* Medicare
* Employment
* Stem Cell Research
* The Courts
* Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act
* The White House
* U.S. Congress
* Congressional Nominations
* Earmark Legislation
* Employment
* Housing
* Health Care
* Traumatic Brain Injury Act
* Child Care & Early Education
* Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, June 19, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
* Appropriations -- FY 2008
* Education
* Supreme Court
* Health Care
* Employment
* Announcements
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| Washington Watch
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| Tuesday, June 12, 2007 |
Inside this month's issue, you will find the following articles:
* CONGRESS PASSES WAR SUPPLEMENTAL "PLUS"
* DISABILITY ADVOCATES URGED TO QUESTION STATES THAT DID NOT APPLY FOR "MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON" GRANTS, CMS ABOUT REJECTED
APPLICATIONS
* NEW REPORT UNDERSCORES HOUSING CRISIS FACING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
* HOUSE TAKES STEPS TOWARD ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST FUND
* SECTION 8 VOUCHER REFORM ACT (SEVRA) PROGRESSES IN HOUSE
* SENATE AND HOUSE POISED TO PASS VOTING "PAPER TRAIL"
LEGISLATION * LOBBY REFORM: WHAT DOES IT MEAN IN THE NON PROFIT WORLD?
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, June 11, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
* Appropriations -- FY 2008
* Health
* Immigration
* Stem Cell Research
* Education
* Announcements
more >> |
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, June 04, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
· Appropriations - FY 2008
· Legal Advocacy
· No Child Left Behind Act
· Health Care
· Stem Cell Research
· Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Wednesday, May 30, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
. Appropriations - FY 2007 Supplemental
. Social Security
. Housing
. Lobby Reform
. Voting Rights
. Medicaid
. Appropriations - FY 2008
. Announcements
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| Washington Watch
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| Thursday, May 24, 2007 |
Inside this month's issue, you will find the following articles:
. U.S. CONGRESS ADOPTS FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET .DISABILITY CLAIMS BACKLOGS BECOME HIGH PRIORITY FOR CONGRESS AND
THE ADMINISTRATION . EXPANDING THE PROMISE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM ACT OF 2007 . EMERGENCIES, DISASTERS, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: HOW READY
ARE WE? . THE INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE REPORTS ON THE FUTURE OF DISABILITY IN
AMERICA.
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, May 22, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about: *FY 2008 Budget Resolution *FY2007 Emergency War Supplemental *FY 2008 Appropriations *Medicaid *The
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)*Housing *Education *Social Security *FY 2008 Emergency War Supplemental *Health *Lobby Reform
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Wednesday, May 16, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*Appropriations - FY 2007 War Supplemental
*FY 2008 Budget Resolution
*Education
*Lobbying Reform
*Employment
*Medicare/ Medicaid
*Voting Rights
*Housing
*Transportation
*Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, May 15, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*Appropriations-FY 2007 War Supplemental
*FY 2008 Appropriations
*Medicare/ Medicaid
*Hate Crimes
*Head Start Reauthorization
*Social Security
*Criminal Justice
*This Week In Congress
*FY 2008 Budget Resolution
*Voting Rights
*Mental Health Parity
*Employment
*Housing
*Lobbying
*Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, April 30, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*Appropriations - FY 2007 Supplemental
*Genetic Information Non-Discrimination (GINA)
*Hate Crimes
*Medicare
*Health - State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
*Prevention
*Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)
*Medicaid
*Supreme Court
*FY 2008 Budget Resolution
*FY 2008 Appropriations
*No Child Left Behind
*Medicaid
*Closed Captioning Legislation
*Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*Stem Cell Research
*Health/Medicare
*Emergency Management
*Hate Crimes
*FY 2007 Emergency War Supplemental Appropriations
*FY 2008 Budget Resolution
*Taxes
*Earmarks
*Medicare
*Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*Health
*Housing
*Medicaid
*White House Recess Appointments
*No Child Left Behind
*Appropriations FY 2007 Supplemental
*Stem Cells Research
*Shaken Baby Syndrome
*Transportation
*United Cerebral Palsy Annual Conference
*Announcements
more >> |
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, April 03, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
* Budget and Appropriations
* FY 2007 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations
* FY 2008 Budget Resolution
* Education
* Voting Rights
* Criminal Justice
* Civil Rights
* Mental Health Parity
* International Civil Rights
* Veterans-TBI Legislation
* Health
* Housing
* Employment
* Transportation
* Medicare In-the-Home Legislation
* Spring Recess
* Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, March 27, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about the following:
*FY 2007 Supplemental Appropriations
*FY 2008 Budget Resolution
*Hate Crimes
*Voting Rights
*Civil Rights
*NCLB Hearing
*Health
*Medicaid and Trusts
*Autism
*Emergency Preparedness -- Housing
*Non-Profits -- Lobby Disclosure
*Genetic Information Non-Discrimination (GINA)
*Congressional Hearings
*Announcements
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, March 20, 2007 |
In this week's issue you can read about:
*Budget
*Fiscal Year 2007 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations
*Medicaid
*Genetic Information Non-Discrimination (GINA)
*Voting Rights *Head Start *New Committee
Assignment *Social Security Administration Staff Changes *Children's Health Insurance *FY 2008 Appropriations *Criminal Justice *DME - Medicare
"In the home" Restrictions *International Human Rights *DOJ Oversight *Refugees *No Child Left Behind *Hurricane Relief
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, March 13, 2007 |
In this week's issue, you can read about:
*Budget and Appropriations
*Tax Policy
*Voting Rights
*2007 Disability Policy Seminar
*Employment
*Genetic Information Non-Discrimination
*Emergency Management
*Veterans Rights
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, February 27, 2007 |
Today's CI has updates on:
* National Governors Association
* U.S. Congress
* Budget and Appropriations
* Lobby Reform
* State Children's Health Insurance Program
* Emergency Management
* Voting Rights
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Wednesday, February 21, 2007 |
Today's CI has updates on:
*Appropriations
*Appropriations - Earmarks
*Health Care
*Medicaid/IDEA
*Employment
*Genetic Information Non-Discrimination
*American Red Cross
*IDEA
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, February 13, 2007 |
Today's CI has updates on:
* Fiscal Year 2008 Administration Budget Request
* Medicaid
* Lifespan Respite Care Act
* Voting Rights
* Emergency Management
* UCP Big Sky Project
* Fiscal Year 2008 Appropriations
* Employment -- Minimum Wage Increase/Small Business Tax Package
* Fiscal Year 2007 Continuing Resolution
* Fiscal Year 2008 Budget
* Health Care
* Sick Leave
* Social Security
* Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
* Genetic Information Non-Discrimination
* Hate Crimes Legislation
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| Washington Watch
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| Monday, February 12, 2007 |
In this issue, you will find the following articles:
* Bush Administration FY 2008 Budget Request Devastating To Disability Community - President Bush unveiled his Fiscal Year 2008 budget proposal to Congress on February 5, 2007...page 1 -- 9
* Fiscal Year 2007 Continuing Resolution Deadline Looms Ahead -- Right before assuming power in the 110th Congress, the new Democratic majority announced its intent to enact a year-long Continuing Resolution to deal with the unresolved Fiscal Year 2007 appropriations...page 9
* Fiscal Year 2008 Appropriations Table - Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, HUD, Transportation...page 10 - 11
According to Marchand, this budget is "staggering in its attack on virtually all segments of the federal government's initiatives that allow millions of Americans with disabilities to survive and thrive in their communities."
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, February 06, 2007 |
Today's CI has updates on:
a.. Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations - Continuing Resolution
b.. Social Security
c.. Minimum Wage
d.. State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
e.. Medicare
f.. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act/No Child Left Behind
g.. Fiscal Year 2008 Budget
h.. Genetic Information Non-Discrimination
i.. Emergency Management
j.. Voting
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| Wahington Watch Newsletter
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| Friday, February 02, 2007 |
In This Issue...
* The 110th Congress Starts Work Immediately -- Under a new Democratic
majority, the 110th Congress convened on January 4...page 2 -- 3
* New Congress Acts on Lobbying Reform -- One of the first things the
Democratic leaders of the 110th Congress did was to pledge to enact
changes to the rules governing interactions among lobbyists and Members
of Congress and their staff as well as to improve lobbyist reporting
practices...page 3 - 8
* The 110th Congress's First 100 Hours Agenda -- An update on key
issues important to the disability community that were included in the
110th Congress's first 100 hours agenda...page 8
* Seventeen States Receive First Round of Money Follows The Person
Funds -- On January 11, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
announced that 17 states will receive more than $23 million in grants
for FY 2007 and up to $900 million over 5 years for demonstration
programs that will help build Medicaid long-term care programs to move
people to the community and out of institutions...page 9 - 10
* Restoration of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA): Making The
Law Work The Way Congress Intended -- When it was passed by the
Congress and signed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) had the stated intention of
providing a "clear and comprehensive national mandate for the
elimination of discrimination against individuals with
disabilities..." page 10 - 12
* Update From Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) -- The
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) is required to complete an
Annual Review Report on each state agency, containing information about
the Vocational Rehabilitation clients and their outcomes...page 13
* The Arc and UCP Legislative Goals For The 110th Congress -- The
Legislative Goals for the 110th Congress were formally approved by
United Cerebral Palsy's Professional Council and The Arc of the United
States' Board of Directors, permitting The Arc and United Cerebral
Palsy Disability Policy Collaboration (DPC) to pursue these legislative
goals for people with disabilities and their families
nationwide....page 14 - 20
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, January 30, 2007 |
Today's CI has updates on:
* State of the Union Address
* Minimum Wage
* Social Security
* Employment
* Voting Rights
* Department of Justice
* House Schedule
* Fiscal Year 2007 Spending
* Federal Budget
* Medicaid/Medicare
* IDEA and NCLB
* Emergency Management
* Genetic Information Non-Discrimination
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, January 22, 2007 |
Today's CI has updates on:
* The House of Representatives
* House Committee Appointments
* Employment
* Medicaid Conference
* Lobbying and Ethics Reform
* ADA Restoration
* Housing - Hurricanes Katrina & Rita
* State of the Union Address
* Federal Budget
* Social Security Administration
* Employment
* Stem Cell Research
* Genetic Information Non-Discrimination
* Emergency Management
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, January 16, 2007 |
Today's CI has updates on:
* The House of Representatives
* Medicare
* Employment
* Stem Cell Research
* Senate
* Medicaid Long-term Care
* Transportation
* Non-Profits
* Lobbying Reform and Earmarks
* ADA Restoration Act
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Thursday, January 11, 2007 |
Today's CI has updates on:
* The 110th Congress
* The House of Representatives
* The Senate
* Appropriations
* Ethics Reform
* Medicare
* Employment
* Social Security
* Stem Cell Research
* Employment
Today's CI has updates on:
* The 110th Congress
* The House of Representatives
* The Senate
* Appropriations
* Ethics Reform
* Medicare
* Employment
* Social Security
* Stem Cell Research
* Employment
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| Washington Watch
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| Tuesday, January 02, 2007 |
The December issue of Washington Watch - the final report on the Disability Policy Collaboration's Legislative Goals for the 109th Congress (Second Session).
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, January 02, 2007 |
Today's CI has updates on:
* Tax Credits and Health Care
* Former President Gerald Ford
* Legislative Goals - The Arc and United Cerebral Palsy
* Long-Term Care Planning
* Education
* The 110th Congress
* Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations
* Prenatal Testing
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, December 18, 2006 |
Today's CI has updates on:
* Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations
* Fiscal Year 2007 Budget
* Senate Republican Committee Assignments
* 2006 Elections
* Medicaid
* Employment
* Non-Profits
* The 110th Congress -- Ethics & Reforms
* Legislative Goals for the 110th Congress
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, December 11, 2006 |
Today's CI has updates on:
* Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations
* Prevention
* Medicare
* Social Security
* Respite Care
* Employment
* Health
* Limiting Restraints/Seclusion - New CMS Rules
* Civil Rights
* Emergency Preparedness
* 2007 Disability Policy Seminar
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Wednesday, December 06, 2006 |
Today's CI has updates on:
* Emergency Preparedness
* Civil Rights
* Voting Rights
* Lame Duck Session -- The House
* Lame Duck Session -- The Senate
* Non-Profits -- Charitable Organization Issues
* Stem Cell Research
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
Today's CI has updates on:
* Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations
* Election Results
* UCP's Big Sky Project
* Medicaid
* Medicare
* Civil Rights
* The 110th Congress
* Social Security
* Emergency Preparedness
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, November 21, 2006 |
Today's CI has updates on:
* Election 2006 Results (Update)
* Congressional Leadership Elections
* The 110th Congress
* Governors' Priorities
* Appropriations (Lame Duck Session)
* Medicaid
* Social Security
* Americans with Disabilities Act
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, November 14, 2006 |
Today's CI has updates on:
* November 2006 Elections
* Social Security
* Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
* Medicare
* Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations
* Medicaid
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, November 07, 2006 |
In addition to the voting information, today's CI has updates on:
* Medicaid
* Housing
* Emergency Preparedness
* Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
* Euthanasia
* Employment
* Transportation
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, October 30, 2006 |
In today's CI, you will read updates on:
* Medicaid - IDEA
* Voting Rights
* Hurricane Katrina
* Non-Profits
* Taxes
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, October 23, 2006 |
In today's CI, you will read updates on:
* Social Security
* Housing
* Voting Rights
* Appropriations
* Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
* Medicare
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, October 10, 2006 |
In today's CI, you will read updates on:
* Congress's Unfinished Business
* Employment
* CMS Confidentiality Concerns
* Civil Rights
* Child Care
* The Arc National Convention
* Federal Spending
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Wednesday, October 04, 2006 |
In today's CI, you will read updates on:
* Defense Appropriations
* Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations
* JWOD v. Randolph/Sheppard
* Work Opportunity Tax Credit
* Medicare/Medicaid
* Social Security
* Health Care
* Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
* Emergency Preparedness
* Voting Rights
* National Institutes of Health
* Transportation Security
* Older Americans Act
* Government Accountability
* Child Protection Legislation
* Death Penalty
* UCPs Big Sky Initiative
* The Arc National Convention
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, September 26, 2006 |
In today's CI, you will read updates on:
* Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations
* Fiscal Year 2007 Continuing Resolution
* Long-Term Services and Supports
* Medicaid
* Medicare
* Employment
* JWOD v. Randolph/Sheppard
* Child Welfare
* Traumatic Brain Injury
* National Institutes of Health
* Emergency Pet Evacuations
* Voter Photo ID
* Health Care
* Early Childhood
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, September 12, 2006 |
In today's CI, you will read updates on:
* Medicaid
* Education
* Appropriations -- Earmarks
* Estate Tax
* Work Opportunity Tax Credit
* Rights - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, September 05, 2006 |
In today's CI, you will read updates on:
* Education
* Medicare
* Voting Rights
* Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations
* Appropriations - Earmarks
* Medicaid
* The Trifecta Bill -- Minimum Wage, Estate Tax and Other Tax Reform
* Rights -- The Americans with Disabilities Act
* Emergency Preparedness
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, August 28, 2006 |
In today's CI, you will read updates on:
* Federal Deficit
* Education -- No Child Left Behind
* Employment
* Emergency Preparedness
* Voting Rights
* Non-Profits -- Charities
* Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
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| Washington Watch
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| Friday, August 25, 2006 |
In This Issue...
* Fiscal Year 2007 Deadline Looms With Appropriations Bills Still Unsettled
* Medicaid Commission Continues Its Long-Term Services And Supports
* House And Senate Bills Protect Medicaid Reimbursement In Schools * Education Department Publishes Final IDEA Regulations * HHS Releases Interim Final TANF Regulations * Senate Federal Emergency Management Legislation Addresses Needs Of People With Disabilities
* DOT Proposes ADA Regulatory Changes
* The Stem Cell Research Debate -- The Issues And The Future
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, August 22, 2006 |
In today's CI, you will read updates on:
*Medicare
*Education
*Employment
*Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
*Voting Rights
*Pensions Bill -- Charitable Giving Provisions
*Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, August 14, 2006 |
In today's CI, you will read updates on:
* The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005
* Education
* Transportation Security
* Employment
* National Council on Disability
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, August 08, 2006 |
In today's CI, you will read updates on:
* The Trifecta Bill (H.R. 5970) - Minimum Wage, Estate Tax and Other Tax Reform
* Education
* Pension Bill-Charitable Giving Incentives
* Voting Rights
* Americans with Disabilities Act
* Research
* Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
* United Nation's Convention on Disability Rights
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 |
n today's CI, you will read updates on:
*The Trifecta Bill (H.R. 5970) - Minimum Wage, Estate Tax and Other Tax Reform *Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations *Sunset Legislation *Medicaid *Social Security *Direct Support Workers *Health Care *Americans with Disabilities Act *Emergency Preparedness -- Hurricane Katrina *Stem Cell Research *Pension Bill-Charitable Giving Incentives
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Tuesday, July 25, 2006 |
In today's CI, you will read updates on:
* Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations
* Sunset Legislation
* Lobbying Reform
* Medicaid
* Social Security
* Medicare
* Housing
* NIH Research - Autism
* Education
* Direct Support Workers
* Children's Health
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| Washington Watch
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| Monday, July 17, 2006 |
In This Issue...
* Congress Returns For A Summer Stretch Of Work: Appropriations Still A Priority
* Senator Judd Gregg's "Stop Over Spending Act" Poses Danger To Disability Programs - * Section 811 Funding Clears House With Small Increase
* No Growth In Federal Employment Of People With Disabilities Sparks Widespread Interest At EEOC Meeting * Troubled D.C. MR/DD Agency Gets Congressional Oversight Hearing
* How To Navigate Key Federal Government Web Sites For Public Policy Info At Your Fingertips
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, July 17, 2006 |
In today's CI, you will read updates on:
* Budget Deficit - Fiscal Year 2006
* The Deficit Reduction Act of 2006
* Medicaid/Medicare
* Social Security
* Employment
* Emergency Preparedness
* Voting Rights
* Government Accountability
* Disability Data
* Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations - The House
* Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations - The Senate
* Budget Process
* Research
* Stem Cell Research
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| The Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, July 10, 2006 |
In today's CI, you will read updates on:
* Medicaid
* Americans with Disabilities Act
* Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations - House
* Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations - Senate
* Budget Reform
* The Estate Tax
* Education
* Voting Rights
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| Arc Capitol Insider Newsletter
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| Monday, June 26, 2006 |
Highlighted in this week's Capitol Insider are:
* Budget
* Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations
* Estate Tax
* Medicaid/Medicare
* Transportation
* Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
* Voting Rights
* Hurricane Katrina Relief
* Non-Profits - Lobbying Reform
* Health Care
* Housing
* Employment
* Genetic Information Non-Discrimination
* Assistive Technology
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| Arc Capitol Insider
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| Wednesday, June 21, 2006 |
Issues highlighted in this week's Capitol Insider are:
Fiscal Year 2006 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations
Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations
Budget Reform
Medicaid/Medicare
Social Security
Housing
Civil Rights - Americans with Disabilities Act
Hurricane Katrina Relief
DC's MR/DD Agency
Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act
Education - No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
Non-Profits - Charitable Giving
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| Washington Watch
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| Wednesday, June 21, 2006 |
IN THIS ISSUE
U. S. CONGRESS BEGINS WORK ON FISCAL YEAR 2007 APPROPRIATIONS
U.S. SENATE FAILS TO ENACT ESTATE TAX REPEAL
NO LATE PENALTY FOR LOW INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES APPLYING FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT
INCREASED BARRIERS TO MEDICARE THERAPY SERVICES LOOM REMAINS ON CONGRESSS RADAR FOR 2007
RED CROSS INVOLVING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN DISASTER RELIEF PLANNING
CENSUS BUREAU RELEASES NEW DISABILITY STATISTICS
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| Washington Watch
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| Thursday, February 23, 2006 |
February 2006 issue of the Washington Watch, the source for monthly news and information on disability public policy related to mental retardation, cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
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| The Washington Watch
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| Friday, January 06, 2006 |
This issue of Washington Watch is the Final Report on the Legislative Goals for the 109th Congress (First Session) and it is now available online. The Washington Watch is your source for monthly news and information on disability public policy related to mental retardation, cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
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| Arc Capital Insider
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| Monday, October 03, 2005 |
MAJOR EVENTS AHEAD:
Hurricane Relief;
Congressional Schedule;
FY 2006 Appropriations;
Medicaid;
Medicare;
The Supreme Court & Nominations;
Supreme Court Cases - Civil Rights.
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| Washington Watch
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| Wednesday, August 31, 2005 |
Disability Policy Issues to Watch Out For in the Fall!
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| Arc Capitol Insider
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| Tuesday, August 09, 2005 |
Leaders in The Arc:
Your members of the Congress are now in their home offices on leave from Washington D.C. for a summer break. Members are encouraged to meet with them before they return to Washington D.C. after Labor Day.
Tony Paulauski
Executive Director
The Arc of Illinois
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| Capitol Insider
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| Monday, July 11, 2005 |
VOLUME 10, ISSUE 28
News and information from the nations capitol from The Arc of the United States.
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| Arc Capitol Insider
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| Monday, June 27, 2005 |
News and information from the nations capitol from The Arc of the United States.
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| Arc Capitol Insider
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| Monday, June 06, 2005 |
Important information on legislative issues for people with disabilities and their families in Washington D.C.
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| Capitol Insider
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| Monday, May 23, 2005 |
Important disability issues regarding social security, Medicaid, education, employment and much more...
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| Arc Capitol Insider
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| Monday, May 16, 2005 |
Disability news from Washington D.C.
Kennedy Fellowship Internships, Social Security, Medicaid Reform and Housing information in this issue.
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| Washington Watch
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| Friday, May 13, 2005 |
IN THIS ISSUE...
* FISCAL YEAR 2006 BUDGET RESOLUTION RECAP
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| Capitol Insider
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| Monday, May 09, 2005 |
Important disability issues regarding social security reform, Medicaid and much more...
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| US Budget Resolution A Recipe For Disaster Act Now!
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| Monday, May 02, 2005 |
We now have two fronts we must take action on to protect and increase important community services/supports for individuals with disabilities. Those two fronts are:
The Illinois Congressional Delegation in Washington D.C.
The Illinois General Assembly in Springfield, IL
This summary prepared by The Arc and UCP Disability Policy Collaboration of the United States gives you an excellent report on pending federal funding cuts to services/supports to individuals with disabilities in Washington D.C. Most members of in the United States House of Representatives are unaware of the importance of Medicaid and Social Security, as well as Special Education and Housing to people with disabilities. Our task over the next few months will be to educated the Illinois Congressional Delegation about these critical issues.
Please read this important report. It will give you a good idea of what we are up against.
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| Capitol Insider
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| Monday, May 02, 2005 |
Extremely important issues regarding Medicaid, Social Security and others in this issue of Capitol Insider from The Arc of the United States.
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| Arc Capitol Insider
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| Monday, April 25, 2005 |
New and information on disability issues in Washington D.C.
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| Capitol Insider
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| Tuesday, April 19, 2005 |
See this week's Capitol Insider for more information on:
- SSi Cuts
- Medicaid Cuts
- Supportive Housing Cuts (Section 811)
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| Capitol Insider
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| Tuesday, April 12, 2005 |
In this issue:
President's Social Security Proposal
Advance Directives Imporvement & Education Act
Block Granting of Section 8
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| Capitol Insider
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| Thursday, April 07, 2005 |
In this issue:
FY2006 Budget Resolution moves to Conference Committee, Medicaid and Disability Entitlement and Discretionary Programs at Grave Risk
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| Capitol Insider
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| Tuesday, March 29, 2005 |
In this issue:
Family Opportunity Act Introduced in House
Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act (S. 489)
HUD Notice of Funding Available
And more
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| Capitol Insider
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| Tuesday, March 22, 2005 |
| Information on disability issue | |
